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Ahead of our match against Aberdeen in the William Hill Premiership, we plan for a minute’s silence to take place for Motherwell fans who have passed away in 2024. 

We are asking fans to submit names of family or friends who have sadly passed away this year. Their names will be displayed on the scoreboard for the minute silence, and will be commemorated in the match programme.

To submit, email memorial@motherwellfc.co.uk with the first and second name of the person you’d like to be remembered, as well as their year of birth.

The deadline for this is Monday 30 December at 5pm.

It was on this day in 1998 that Motherwell Youth player Andy Thomson sadly passed away at the age of 19. 

Below is a extract appeared in the club programme dated 16 December 1998 for the game against Dundee.

At the Church Service, Jim Griffin delivered the following Eulogy:

“I had the privilege of working with Andy for a number of years.

Andy, like myself, a local lad, was delighted and proud to be a player at Motherwell Football Club.

During his apprenticeship, Andy showed a natural enthusiasm and willingness to learn, always very helpful, reliable, diligent in every task he performed, both on and off the field, thus making him the uniquely talented person he was.

Andy was liked by everyone, aptly described as “a loud in your face character”, who had a bizarre sense of humour. It’s this humorous side of Andy that I would like to touch upon.

One day while polishing the match boots of one of the senior pros, the player commented to Andy that his boots looked good but he would like to see his face in them.

Andy, slightly stunned, promptly disappeared to correct the situation.

Shortly afterwards Andy returned to the unsuspecting Pro and said – “This is as good as it gets.”

The player looked at his boots only to see a photograph of himself stuck on either boot! That was Andy. Always, laughing, joking, enjoying himself.

None of us could have been prepared for Andy’s tragic death, and of course, we will find the sudden loss very difficult to deal with.

None more so than his parents, Alex and Mary, and his girlfriend, Natalie. May you all take great comfort from the listening ears and comforting arms offered by those close to you at this traumatic time and in the times ahead.”

“It’s our club and our future. But that future needs to be open to all in our community.”

That’s the message of Motherwell’s Disabled Supporters Association (DSA) chair Heather Horner as the club celebrate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) for the first time with a range of activities.

Every December 3rd, organisations across the world shine a light on the rights, achievements and aspirations of people with disabilities, while challenging us all to build a more inclusive, accessible society.

Heather’s Story

Heather is a fierce advocate of disabled rights and a key figure in ensuring Fir Park is a welcoming space for everyone. Her journey as a dedicated Motherwell fan began when she moved to the town and wanted her son to grow up supporting the local team. It wasn’t long before she was attending games with her son and her partner, Henry.

Five years later, after health challenges left her reliant on a wheelchair, Heather discovered a whole new side to football – a world of barriers and limitations she hadn’t fully understood before.

“You don’t realise how inaccessible things are until your mobility is taken away,” Heather shared.

“I spent a full season unable to attend games because the short walk to the stadium was too much.”

Everything changed when she discovered the DSA.

“My first game in my wheelchair was at Hamilton. We lost 2-0, but I finally felt part of the action again.”

Now, as DSA chair and Disabled Liaison Officer, Heather channels her energy into making sure no-one else is left sitting at home, dreaming of attending a match.

What the DSA does

The DSA plays a crucial role in supporting disabled fans (home or away), from providing accessible seating and toilet facilities to running social events and advocacy campaigns.

Heather beams with pride when discussing their achievements.

“We were the third club in Scotland to have stoma-friendly toilets, and we’ve added an accessible toilet in every stand and function suite at Fir Park.”

Future plans – which are dependent on fundraising – include converting an accessible toilet into an adult changing room with a hoist and bed. For Heather, the most rewarding part is seeing the difference their work makes.

“Living with a disability can be isolating, but getting out of the house, supporting your team, surrounded by your community—it’s amazing for your mental health.”

The Club’s Commitment

Stadium safety and facilities manager Robert Park works closely with the DSA to bring their vision to life.

“We’ve completed a number of projects together,” he said.

“From expanding the disabled shelter areas with the support of The Well Society, to revamping facilities and introducing audio commentary for visually impaired fans, we’ve always prioritised accessibility.”

Robert’s support is vital, and his quick responses to any issues set an example.

Heather laughs, “During one game, I messaged Bob about a broken toilet handle. Within five minutes, it was fixed. He’s like our fairy godmother and a real champion for the DSA.”

The Well Society’s Role The Well Society too is focused on making Motherwell a place for everyone. New director Martin Grey is particularly passionate about inclusion.

“Fir Park should feel like home for every fan,” he said.

“We’re delighted to be working closely with the DSA and the work Heather, Robert and the team are leading for the international day is a great example of our ambition to grow our support and open our doors to all.”

How you can help

Heather’s message to fans is simple:

“Spread the word. Let people know we have a DSA, so no-one has to sit at home, wishing they could be here. And remember, not all disabilities are visible. Be kind and considerate in crowds—your actions can make a big difference.”

Get Involved

• Join the next DSA meeting: 7pm, Thursday 9th January (email: heathermfcdsa@outlook.com).
• Follow Motherwell FC DSA on Facebook, Instagram and X

Motherwell Football Club Community Trust’s men’s Walking Football teams celebrated the conclusion of their respective league campaigns, by hosting their annual player of the year awards. 

The awards included the over-50s walking football teams who tasted league title success after clinching the Walking Football Scotland O50s West Premiership title over a month ago. The Steelmen finished three points ahead of nearest rivals Saint Anthony’s, and four clear of third-placed Pollok United in a closely-fought league campaign. Motherwell concluded the season with 10-wins from 16, scoring 28-times whilst encountering only two defeats.

Across the four respective age categories, each squad selected a players’ player of the year, a coaches player of the year, and a fun series of awards.

Coaches’ Player of the Year

• Over 50s – Mark Craib
• Over 60s – Eric Dunion
• Over 65s – Jim English
• Over 70s – John Laird

Players’ Player of the Year

• Over 50s – Dave Cormack
• Over 60s – Tommy Docherty
• Over 65s – David Walker
• Over 70s – John Simmons

Fun Awards

• Stramash in the Box Award – Vincent Broun
• Goalkeeping Award – Tony McGowan
• Running Award – Jim Booth
• Couldn’t Finish His Dinner Award – Derek Elliot
• Selective Hearing Award – John Fergie
• Most Promising Young Player – William Cunningham
• Attendance Award – Drew Morrice

Congratulations to all award recipients and the full squad for their enthusiasm and dedication.

We’ve got some amazing Black Friday offers that are not to be missed.

Our flash sale has started now with savings on player sponsorship, hospitality and more.

The offers can be found online here.

Gifts

· Commemorative brick on the Davie Cooper stand – reduced from £55 to £40

· First Team Away Kit Sponsorship – reduced from £360 to £220

· Training Top Sponsorship – 50% off – reduced from £290 to £145

· Women Player Sponsorship – 50% off – reduced from £260 to £130

Hospitality 

Choice of two matches, £69 for season ticket holders and £79 for non-season ticket holders.

· Motherwell v Ross County, Saturday 15th February 2025

· Motherwell v Dundee, Wednesday 25th February 2025

Centenary Suite

Enjoy a 3-course meal in the Centenary Suite, half-time refreshments, match ticket, match programme, teamsheet with pay bay facility.

Our special Black Friday prices are £39 for season ticket holders, £49 for non-season ticket holders and £15 for children (under 12’s for a kid’s meal).

Cooper Box

Come in out of the cold and enjoy relaxed hospitality from the warmth and comfort of our Cooper Box. Package includes viewing the match from the box, half-time refreshments, match programme, teamsheet and 2 complimentary drinks per person.

Our special Black Friday price is just £39 per person.

91 Lounge

Our hugely popular 91 Lounge package provides an award winning matchday experience you and your guests won’t forget with premium bar service in the intimate surroundings of our VIP Lounge. Package includes:

· Hot plate on arrival served to your table

· Traditional half-time refreshments

· Complimentary drinks 1 hour before and 1 hour after the match

· Match ticket

· Matchday programme and teamsheet

· First team player appearance

THE WELL SOCIETY

Give the gift of Well Society membership this Christmas. From £25 for Juniors and £60 for adults. See: thewellsociety.uk

Thanks to Aldi in Hamilton, Motherwell Football Club Community Trust was able to donate 24 bunches of flowers to local care home Parksprings, in Motherwell, this afternoon. 

Captain Paul McGinn assisted the handover, spending some time with some of the carers at the home.

“It felt really rewarding to see their reaction,” McGinn said.

“It may just be some flowers to some people, but to the care home, it was greatly received. They said it would cheer up a number of residents, as well as the staff. Of course that makes you feel good.

“It’s a small gesture from us, but it’s one I think is hugely important, and I’m glad I was able to help. Sometimes you get embroiled in football and all the emotion of the sport, but when you take a step back and go into the local community to see some of the excellent work people do on a daily basis, it reminds you of how privileged we are.”

“Being at the heart of the community matters to the club,” Dawn Middleton CEO of the Motherwell Football Club Community Trust added.

“Some of the support and kindness we all witnessed during the pandemic has dwindled. We were delighted that support from Aldi Hamilton allowed us to visit with the flowers today.”

Chief Executive Brian Caldwell speaks after the appointment of the club’s new Executive Board members. Caldwell discusses the recent overcrowding in the away end against Celtic, as well as Lennon Miller speculation.

He touches on the recent trip to Hampden and the financial benefit that will have on the club.

Motherwell FC and The Well Society officially opened the club’s Memorial Garden, after months of hard work by volunteers and the assistance of local businesses.

Nestling in the shadow of Fir Park, the garden will provide a quiet space for reflection and an area for Well fans to remember loved ones. Fans also have the option to inter ashes and hold short services to mark a loved one’s passing.

Work began in 2023 to transform the previously named “Reading Garden”, after The Well Society were contacted by a relative of a Well fan whose ashes were scattered there. She asked that some attention be given to the garden, which had become overgrown.

Thanks to a grant from North Lanarkshire Council’s RecoverNL fund, and support from local building and gardening suppliers, the garden has bloomed from an untidy scrap of land to a well-defined and restful Memorial Garden of which Motherwell fans can be rightly proud.

“Football provides so many memorable moments, often in the company of family and friends,” Well Society development manager Sally Hall said.

“When they’ve passed it’s nice to remember the good times, and we’re are proud to be able to restore this space so fans can do just that.

“We are indebted not only to NLC, local businesses and the ground staff here at the club, but to a large number of Well Society members who gave up their time to help. Special mention must go to Jim Wright and John Lowry for their time, advice and building expertise and to Tom, John and Billy from Carluke Men’s Shed, who were also integral to the project.”

“We know how much the club means to our fans,” chief executive Brian Caldwell said.

“This combined effort ensures we can provide our community with a space where they can feel connected to the club and to their loved ones. It has been great to see so many people work together to deliver the project and the creation of what is now a fitting Memorial Garden for our local community.”

“It is wonderful to see the memorial garden at Fir Park revitalised using the RecoverNL grant and for it to become a peaceful community space where people can spend time for remembrance and reflection,” Provost Kenneth Duffy added.

“The club is truly a part of the local community and this is a meaningful way of connecting people to their loved ones, the club and their community.”

Provost Duffy cut the ribbon to officially open the Memorial Garden. The club are planning a re-dedication event for families next spring when the garden will be in full bloom. Anyone whose loved one’s ashes are scattered at Fir Park should get in touch: well.society@motherwellfc.co.uk. Details on funerals and remembrance services can be found here.

As well as NLC and The Well Society, support was received from Thornbridge Timber, Origin Amenity Solutions, JW Grant, Paterson’s Memorials, Avia Signs and Rosebank Garden Centre.

Motherwell Football Club and majority shareholder, The Well Society, have strengthened their leadership teams with key board appointments. 

Kyrk Macmillan, Chief Executive Officer of Scottish fashion brand Bee Inspired, joins as Club Chair. He is joined on the Executive Board by digital marketing chief executive Greg Anderson and Professor Grant Jarvie, Director of Academy Sport at the University of Edinburgh. 

Kyrk, originally from East Kilbride, brings 11 years’ experience of commercial and operational director roles in the Nordics, where he was selected as one of the top three young business talents in Denmark. 

Kyrk has worked on commercial projects in conjunction with English and Danish premiership clubs and has family ties to the club board at Hertha Berlin where his father in law has served on the board for several years. In Denmark, he also held the role of Chief Executive at a large Danish retail business.

 “It is a true honour and privilege to be elected as Chairman of Motherwell Football club,” he said. 

“I started coming to games 30 years ago with my father and grandfather. I have been amazed by the dedication and passion of both the Well Society and Club staff. 

“I have had the fortune of building relationships with the Well Society board members, and we share a common vision of ensuring close collaboration between the club and Society, building on core values of transparency, community and integrity. 

“The Well Society elections and the publication of the vision document – ‘Our Club, Our Future’ – has shown that we have an incredibly skilled and energised community, and we must ensure we provide a platform and culture of unity, and which brings that to fruition. 

“Having the opportunity to lead the Executive Board as Chairman is an opportunity that I could not be prouder and more excited to undertake to ensure we provide the platform for success both off and on the pitch.” 

Elected Well Society Board Member Greg Anderson, a long-time sponsor of the club, said: “It’s a tremendous honour to join the Club Executive Board. 

“I am under no illusions as to the required hours and hard work that lie ahead in ensuring our clubs staff are fully supported in developing the club off the park to ensure we have the very best resources to be successful on the park on a match day.” 

Originally from Bellshill and a lifelong Motherwell supporter Grant is currently Chair of Sport at the University of Edinburgh. A well-known name in the world of sport and education, Grant has held roles both within and external to university higher education sector and the football industry having worked with a number of clubs including FC Barcelona.

“I have been fortunate enough to see what football can do to help communities all over the world,” he stated. “As a town and diaspora of big hearts, broad shoulders and bold dreams, Motherwell has a heritage of legendary sports figures and moments but also has a football and Well Society whose future is focused on serving communities, players and fans. I look forward to helping Motherwell be the very best it can be.” 

The Well Society’s Tom Feely continues as Club Executive Board Director along with Chief Executive Brian Caldwell and Financial Director David Lindsay. 

Graham Keys has stepped down from his role as Company Secretary after 12 years’ service but will continue to assist the Club as required. We thank Graham for all his dedication, support and advice. 

The Well Society Board 

Philip Speedie, a programme manager in the Scottish financial sector, and former stadium announcer, is elected as Chair of The Well Society. Philip was at the forefront of the defence of fan ownership, initiated the Society’s workstream focus, involving a wider range of contributors, and was instrumental to the development of the plan for growth – ‘Our Club, Our Future’. 

Tom Feely and Amber Johnstone have been elected as Vice-Chairs. Alison Thewliss, David Cullinan and Kevin Rogers have been co-opted, following competitive interview and selection, to take the Well Society Board to its maximum 12 directors. 

A lifelong Motherwell fan, Alison is Chair of the urban regeneration company, Clyde Gateway. A former MP and councillor, she brings significant experience of governance, stakeholder and membership engagement. 

David has over 10 years of experience in the finance and tech sectors, showcasing a proven track record of success. 
Kevin was formerly CEO of Paycare, a major sponsor of Motherwell FC, and is Chair of the Wolves Foundation, the Premier League club’s official charity. He brings over 30 years in senior management experience across the health, manufacturing, automotive and construction sectors.

“Motherwell is a special place, and a special club with so much potential,” Brian Caldwell said. 

“We were the first to embrace fan ownership, which brings unique opportunities. 

“I’ve spoken openly about the strength of the relationship between myself as Chief Executive, the Executive Team, The Well Society, The Community Trust and others. 

“Today’s key leadership appointments at the Football Club and The Well Society – announced together – strengthen our focus and signal a shared ambition for the future of this football club. This is a key moment for our club, our fans and community and I look forward to working with the strengthened team.” 

Philip Speedie added: “Not only are we ambitious, climbing the league table on the park, but we’ve a shared vision off the park – to accelerate our success as Scotland’s first top-flight fan owned football club. 

“‘Our Club, Our Future’ represents a realistic and ambitious plan for growth. Refreshing our leadership, governance, growth and engagement models were key elements of our plans for the coming years.” 

Motherwell manager Stuart Kettlewell takes heart from the four previous encounters with Celtic in his time at the club. Two draws at Celtic Park and conceding two stoppage time goals mean his team have shown in the past that they can compete with the Champions. 

Kettlewell looks ahead to what is a busy seven days for the club, facing Celtic first, before a trip to Tannadice on Wednesday night and then the semi final against Rangers at Hampden.